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Shir Chadash Newsletter
August 10 - August 16, 2023
23 Av - 29 Av 5783
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Counting Down to the High Holidays! | |
The High Holidays are upon us. Don't let them sneak up on you! Be prepared and stay up to date by checking out all the links below: | |
Shir Chadash Calendar
All links have migrated to our webpage. Click here to get there!
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Thursday, August 10th
6:30 pm, NOLA Nights: Honey Pot Painting -
Register HERE (Limited spots available!)
Friday, August 11th
6:15 pm, Shabbat Evening Services
Saturday, August 12th
9:30 am, Shabbat Morning Services, followed by Kiddush lunch
10 am, Babysitting
Sunday, August 13th
9:15 am, Minyan with Men's Club, followed by breakfast
10:30 am, Rosh Chodesh Gathering & Learning
with Sisterhood
Wednesday, August 16th
10 am, Read & Lead with Sisterhood on Zoom - led by Harriet Hillson
Thursday, August 17th
8 am, Morning Minyan on Zoom
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Friday, August 18th
6:15 pm, Kahn-gregational Shabbat Dinner & Services - RSVP HERE
Saturday, August 19th
9:30 am, Shabbat Morning Services, followed by Kiddush lunch
10 am, Babysitting
Sunday, August 20th
9:15 am, Minyan with Men's Club, followed by breakfast
10:30 am, Hands On Art Program with Sisterhood - Painting Apple Platters for Rosh Hashanah - contact Charisse at 504-231-6464 to RSVP or for more information
Wednesday, August 23rd
10 am, Online (Prerecorded) Author Interview with Sisterhood - featuring Pam Jenoff, author of "Code Name Sapphire"
Thursday, August 24th
8 am, Morning Minyan on Zoom
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Shir Chadash Events & Announcements | |
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Minyan will be in the Chapel
at 9:15 am, followed by breakfast.
Zoom participation remains an option.
Everyone welcome!
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Thursday Shacharit Minyan | |
Join us at 8 am for our
virtual weekday minyan.
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Top 10 Reasons to Join Sisterhood! | |
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10. Sisterhood needs & values you
9. Interesting discussions & conversations
8. Opportunities to learn new skills
7. Being a part of something bigger than yourself
6. Connections to individuals around the world
5. Longest ongoing Torah study class in NOLA
4. Innovative programming
3. Increased longevity & decreased stress
2. Unmatched support system
1. Lasting friendships
For details about membership, dues payments, or contributing, please click HERE.
Information and/or questions, contact Charisse Sands at 504-231-6464 or annsandsc@aol.com (Sisterhood in subject line)
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UPCOMING CLASSES & PROGRAMMING! | |
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Wednesdays at 10 AM
Now that Rabbi Hoffman's class on "The Book of Legends" has come to an end, please join us for the summer reboot of our Read & Lead series, along with other activities such as online author interviews, gallery talks at NOMA, and more!
This upcoming week, August 16th, Harriet Hillson will lead a Read & Lead session on "The Loudest Voice" by Grace Paley. This piece may be found HERE.
This session will be available on ZOOM ONLY.
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Rosh Chodesh Gathering & Learning
Monthly, Sundays at 10:30 AM
Next Session: August 13th
Rosh Chodesh is a special time for women to gather and learn. This year Sisterhood will be studying the Girls in Trouble curriculum, a project of Alicia Jo Rabins. We will follow individual women through their stories in the Torah by engaging in studying Torah text, considering the story’s relevance to our own lives, and generating our own creative interpretations. This curriculum brings biblical women to life, demonstrating the power of these often understudied stories and highlighting the ways in which they can help us navigate our own complicated lives.
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Community Events and Announcements | |
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After many years of anticipation, the Board of the Louisiana Community Mikvah, which represents all the synagogues in Greater New Orleans and Baton Rouge, is delighted to welcome the entire Jewish community to celebrate the Opening of the Oscar J. Tolmas Community Mikvah on Thursday evening, August 31, at 7pm at Shir Chadash.
This will be an opportunity to recognize those who have labored to make this a reality: Bobby Garon and Rabbi Bob Loewy, Founding President and Vice President of the Board, and current leaders: Rochelle Effron, President; Sandy Lassen, Vice President; Steven Blitz, Treasurer; Gail Chalew, Secretary; and Executive Committee members, Rabbis Katie Bauman, Phil Kaplan and Yossie Nemes, along with Mikvah Manager, Jennifer Fertel.
This would not have been possible without the many generous donors, led by the Oscar J. Tolmas Trust; the support of the Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans, The Jewish Endowment Foundation of Louisiana, the synagogues of Greater New Orleans and Baton Rouge, and numerous other individuals.
Following the ceremonies, there will be a celebratory reception and the opportunity to view the Mikvah, located directly behind the synagogue.
The mikvah website, www.louisianacommunitymikvah.org, will also soon be live for making appointments, payments and donations, along with further information.
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ALZHEIMER'S CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP
NEXT SESSION: THURSDAY, AUGUST 17
12PM AT TOURO SYNAGOGUE
IN THE MAUTNER LEARNING CENTER
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Touro serves as a location for an Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group. The group is designed to provide emotional, educational, and social support for anyone caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. The meetings encourage caregivers to maintain their own personal, physical, and emotional health, and provide information about optimally caring for their loved one. The group is led by a trained facilitator and meets at Touro at noon on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month. Please call the Touro office with any questions: 504-895-4843.
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Some of our congregants have some difficulty driving at night, but still wish to attend evening services and programming. Shir Chadash wishes to be as inclusive as possible and hopefully provide assistance to those who may need it.
If you need assistance in getting to shul in the evening OR are able and willing to provide a ride to those in need, please fill out the survey below.
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Beloved member of the New Orleans Jewish community, Nita-Joan Sams, is seeking a full-time, live-in mature female companion who can also assist with transportation. Free room and board plus payment for services. Respondents must have a current driver's license and computer skills. If interested, please call 504.831.8475 x7245 (ask for Kiolga) or email kiolga@jfsneworleans.org. | |
Scott Hoffman
Rabbi
Executive Director
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Chaviva Sands
Director of Education & Programming
Sarah Lustig
Office Manager
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